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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 751.50 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 751.50 and 358.31 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 751.50 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/751.50 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 751.50 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 269,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,269.97/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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