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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 750.41 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 750.41 and 378.62 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 750.41 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/750.41 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 750.41 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 284,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,125.17/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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