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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 750.81 and 308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 750.81 and 308.11 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 750.81 = 308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/750.81 = 308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 750.81 × 308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 231,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,332.07/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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