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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 751.59 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 751.59 and 337.50 is: 465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 751.59 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/751.59 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 751.59 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 253,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,661.63/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.55

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