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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 751.13 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 751.13 and 404.62 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 751.13 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/751.13 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 751.13 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 303,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,922.22/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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