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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 751.14 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 751.14 and 358.20 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 751.14 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/751.14 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 751.14 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 269,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,058.35/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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