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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 750.16 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 750.16 and 510.54 is: 703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 750.16 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/750.16 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 750.16 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 382,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,986.69/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.30

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