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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 751.88 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 751.88 and 358.36 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 751.88 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/751.88 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 751.88 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 269,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,442.73/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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