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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 751.35 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 751.35 and 405.28 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 751.35 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/751.35 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 751.35 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 304,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,505.10/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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