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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.33, 751.11 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.33, 751.11 and 308.29 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.33 : 751.11 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.33/751.11 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.33x = 751.11 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.33x = 231,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,559.70/544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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