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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 751.16 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 751.16 and 334.63 is: 461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 751.16 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/751.16 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 751.16 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 251,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,360.56/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.61

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