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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 752.43 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 752.43 and 335.42 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 752.43 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/752.43 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 752.43 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 252,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,376.31/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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