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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 751 and 311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 751 and 311.33 is: 429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 751 = 311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/751 = 311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 751 × 311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 233,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,808.83/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.63

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