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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 751.68 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 751.68 and 379.20 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 751.68 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/751.68 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 751.68 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 285,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,037.06/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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