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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 751.50 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 751.50 and 337.68 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 751.50 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/751.50 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 751.50 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 253,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,766.52/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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