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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.07, 750.85 and 311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.07, 750.85 and 311.19 is: 429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.07 : 750.85 = 311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.07/750.85 = 311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.07x = 750.85 × 311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.07x = 233,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,657.01/544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.46

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