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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 750.87 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 750.87 and 308.15 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 750.87 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/750.87 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 750.87 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 231,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,380.59/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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