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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 751.86 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 751.86 and 358.80 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 751.86 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/751.86 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 751.86 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 269,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,767.37/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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