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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.24, 750.92 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.24, 750.92 and 308.17 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.24 : 750.92 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.24/750.92 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.24x = 750.92 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.24x = 231,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,411.02/544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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