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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 751.44 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 751.44 and 369.78 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 751.44 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/751.44 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 751.44 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 277,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,867.48/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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