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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.85, 752.00 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.85, 752.00 and 356.04 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.85 : 752.00 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.85/752.00 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.85x = 752.00 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.85x = 267,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,740.30/544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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