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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 752.14 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 752.14 and 370.32 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 752.14 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/752.14 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 752.14 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 278,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,532.48/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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