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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 750.74 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 750.74 and 397.17 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 750.74 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/750.74 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 750.74 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 298,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,169.42/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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