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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 751.02 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 751.02 and 311.42 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 751.02 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/751.02 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 751.02 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 233,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,882.65/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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