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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 750.99 and 295.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 750.99 and 295.53 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 750.99 = 295.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/750.99 = 295.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 750.99 × 295.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 221,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,942.59/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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