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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 751.38 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 751.38 and 334.63 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 751.38 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/751.38 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 751.38 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 251,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,433.97/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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