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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 750.94 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 750.94 and 295.49 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 750.94 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/750.94 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 750.94 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 221,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,895.26/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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