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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 750.90 and 304.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 750.90 and 304.87 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 750.90 = 304.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/750.90 = 304.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 750.90 × 304.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 228,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,926.88/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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