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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 751.24 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 751.24 and 508.16 is: 700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 751.24 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/751.24 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 751.24 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 381,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,750.12/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.96

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