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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.27, 751.18 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.27, 751.18 and 308.32 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.27 : 751.18 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.27/751.18 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.27x = 751.18 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.27x = 231,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,601.17/544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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