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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 752.09 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 752.09 and 404.94 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 752.09 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/752.09 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 752.09 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 304,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,551.32/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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