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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 752.04 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 752.04 and 374.66 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 752.04 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/752.04 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 752.04 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 281,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,756.96/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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