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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 750.92 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 750.92 and 308.12 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 750.92 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/750.92 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 750.92 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 231,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,373.81/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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