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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 750.30 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 750.30 and 369.60 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 750.30 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/750.30 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 750.30 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 277,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,310.88/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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