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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.75, 751.56 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.75, 751.56 and 358.35 is: 494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.75 : 751.56 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.75/751.56 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.75x = 751.56 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.75x = 269,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,321.53/544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.39

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