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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 750.93 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 750.93 and 295.48 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 750.93 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/750.93 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 750.93 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 221,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,884.80/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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