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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.09, 750.77 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.09, 750.77 and 308.01 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.09 : 750.77 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.09/750.77 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.09x = 750.77 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.09x = 231,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,242.62/544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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