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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.77, 750.87 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.77, 750.87 and 369.81 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.77 : 750.87 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.77/750.87 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.77x = 750.87 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.77x = 277,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,679.23/544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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