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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 751.02 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 751.02 and 308.18 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 751.02 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/751.02 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 751.02 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 231,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,449.69/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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