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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.75, 751.92 and 370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.75, 751.92 and 370.19 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.75 : 751.92 = 370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.75/751.92 = 370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.75x = 751.92 × 370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.75x = 278,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,353.76/544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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