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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 750.30 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 750.30 and 534.04 is: 735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 750.30 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/750.30 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 750.30 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 400,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,690.21/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.43

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