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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 751.12 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 751.12 and 308.28 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 751.12 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/751.12 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 751.12 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 231,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,555.27/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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