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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 750.84 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 750.84 and 308.12 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 750.84 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/750.84 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 750.84 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 231,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,348.82/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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