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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 751.08 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 751.08 and 320.15 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 751.08 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/751.08 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 751.08 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 240,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,458.26/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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