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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 750.94 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 750.94 and 311.45 is: 429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 750.94 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/750.94 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 750.94 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 233,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,875.73/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.67

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