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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 750.87 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 750.87 and 295.44 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 750.87 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/750.87 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 750.87 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 221,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,837.03/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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