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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 750.90 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 750.90 and 295.45 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 750.90 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/750.90 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 750.90 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 221,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,850.97/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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