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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.75, 751.94 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.75, 751.94 and 337.75 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.75 : 751.94 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.75/751.94 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.75x = 751.94 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.75x = 253,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,967.74/544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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