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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 751.02 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 751.02 and 308.19 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 751.02 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/751.02 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 751.02 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 231,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,456.85/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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