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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 750.82 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 750.82 and 308.07 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 750.82 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/750.82 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 750.82 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 231,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,306.33/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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