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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.13, 750.96 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.13, 750.96 and 308.08 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.13 : 750.96 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.13/750.96 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.13x = 750.96 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.13x = 231,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,356.70/544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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