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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 752.15 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 752.15 and 420.26 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 752.15 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/752.15 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 752.15 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 316,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,095.85/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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