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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.31, 751.17 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.31, 751.17 and 308.27 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.31 : 751.17 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.31/751.17 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.31x = 751.17 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.31x = 231,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,563.18/544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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