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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 752.38 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 752.38 and 379.12 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 752.38 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/752.38 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 752.38 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 285,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,242.31/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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