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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.03, 750.75 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.03, 750.75 and 295.34 is: 407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.03 : 750.75 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.03/750.75 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.03x = 750.75 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.03x = 221,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,726.51/544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.56

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