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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 751.08 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 751.08 and 311.44 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 751.08 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/751.08 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 751.08 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 233,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,916.36/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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