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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 751.78 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 751.78 and 358.50 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 751.78 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/751.78 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 751.78 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 269,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,513.13/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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