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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 750.60 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 750.60 and 426.33 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 750.60 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/750.60 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 750.60 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 320,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,003.30/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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