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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.97, 750.89 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.97, 750.89 and 370.01 is: 509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.97 : 750.89 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.97/750.89 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.97x = 750.89 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.97x = 277,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,834.96/544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.82

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