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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.85, 751.51 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.85, 751.51 and 358.28 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.85 : 751.51 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.85/751.51 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.85x = 751.51 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.85x = 269,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,250.51/544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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