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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 750.86 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 750.86 and 308.09 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 750.86 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/750.86 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 750.86 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 231,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,327.16/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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