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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.78, 751.35 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.78, 751.35 and 334.77 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.78 : 751.35 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.78/751.35 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.78x = 751.35 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.78x = 251,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,529.44/544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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