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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 750.95 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 750.95 and 365.19 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 750.95 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/750.95 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 750.95 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 274,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,239.43/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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