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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 751.95 and 503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 751.95 and 503.15 is: 694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 751.95 = 503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/751.95 = 503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 751.95 × 503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 378,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,339.88/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.72

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