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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 751.97 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 751.97 and 387.62 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 751.97 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/751.97 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 751.97 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 291,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,478.61/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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