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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 751.04 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 751.04 and 308.14 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 751.04 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/751.04 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 751.04 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 231,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,425.47/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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