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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 751.03 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 751.03 and 295.54 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 751.03 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/751.03 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 751.03 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 221,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,960.01/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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