Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 751.88 and 434.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544.73, 751.88 and 434.16 is: 599.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544.73 : 751.88 = 434.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544.73/751.88 = 434.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544.73x = 751.88 × 434.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544.73x = 326,437.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,437.31/544.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599.27
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