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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 752.46 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 752.46 and 369.86 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 752.46 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/752.46 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 752.46 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 278,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,304.86/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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