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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 751.01 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 751.01 and 308.25 is: 425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 751.01 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/751.01 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 751.01 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 231,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,497.29/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.30

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