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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 751.86 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 751.86 and 335.02 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 751.86 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/751.86 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 751.86 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 251,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,888.14/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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