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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 750.84 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 750.84 and 369.96 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 750.84 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/750.84 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 750.84 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 277,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,780.77/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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