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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 750.49 and 520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 750.49 and 520.37 is: 716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 750.49 = 520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/750.49 = 520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 750.49 × 520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 390,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,527.43/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.62

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