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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 752.22 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 752.22 and 379.17 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 752.22 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/752.22 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 752.22 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 285,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,219.26/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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