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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 751.32 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 751.32 and 337.44 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 751.32 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/751.32 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 751.32 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 253,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,525.42/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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