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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.99, 751.92 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.99, 751.92 and 368.20 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.99 : 751.92 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.99/751.92 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.99x = 751.92 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.99x = 276,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,856.94/544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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