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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 751.50 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 751.50 and 376.84 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 751.50 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/751.50 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 751.50 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 283,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,196.20/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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