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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 750.98 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 750.98 and 311.32 is: 429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 750.98 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/750.98 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 750.98 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 233,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,795.09/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.63

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