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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 751.46 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 751.46 and 397.35 is: 548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 751.46 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/751.46 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 751.46 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 298,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,590.64/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.24

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