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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 751.12 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 751.12 and 311.36 is: 429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 751.12 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/751.12 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 751.12 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 233,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,868.72/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.78

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