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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.78, 751.60 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.78, 751.60 and 335.02 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.78 : 751.60 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.78/751.60 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.78x = 751.60 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.78x = 251,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,801.03/544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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