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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 752.06 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 752.06 and 335.14 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 752.06 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/752.06 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 752.06 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 252,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,039.95/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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