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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 750.90 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 750.90 and 397.24 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 750.90 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/750.90 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 750.90 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 298,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,287.52/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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