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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 750.78 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 750.78 and 307.92 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 750.78 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/750.78 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 750.78 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 231,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,180.18/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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