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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 752.05 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 752.05 and 335.14 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 752.05 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/752.05 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 752.05 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 252,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,042.04/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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