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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 751.10 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 751.10 and 358.10 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 751.10 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/751.10 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 751.10 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 268,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,968.91/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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