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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 751.56 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 751.56 and 335.04 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 751.56 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/751.56 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 751.56 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 251,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,803.92/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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