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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 751.08 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 751.08 and 311.31 is: 429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 751.08 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/751.08 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 751.08 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 233,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,820.59/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.67

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