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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 751.85 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 751.85 and 365.48 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 751.85 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/751.85 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 751.85 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 274,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,780.55/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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