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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 751.92 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 751.92 and 370.16 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 751.92 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/751.92 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 751.92 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 278,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,330.71/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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