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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 750.62 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 750.62 and 393.32 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 750.62 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/750.62 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 750.62 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 295,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,230.11/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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