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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 751.01 and 295.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 751.01 and 295.53 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 751.01 = 295.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/751.01 = 295.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 751.01 × 295.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 221,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,945.47/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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