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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 751.79 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 751.79 and 370.07 is: 510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 751.79 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/751.79 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 751.79 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 278,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,212.09/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.84

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