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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 750.97 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 750.97 and 397.24 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 750.97 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/750.97 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 750.97 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 298,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,313.94/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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