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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 751.01 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 751.01 and 311.31 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 751.01 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/751.01 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 751.01 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 233,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,795.37/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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