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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 750.96 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 750.96 and 387.54 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 750.96 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/750.96 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 750.96 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 291,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,027.04/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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