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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 752.07 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 752.07 and 335.08 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 752.07 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/752.07 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 752.07 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 252,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,003.93/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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