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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 750.99 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 750.99 and 295.52 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 750.99 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/750.99 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 750.99 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 221,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,934.14/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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