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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 752.02 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 752.02 and 335.00 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 752.02 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/752.02 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 752.02 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 251,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,927.74/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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