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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.36, 751.26 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.36, 751.26 and 311.50 is: 429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.36 : 751.26 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.36/751.26 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.36x = 751.26 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.36x = 234,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,017.49/544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.89

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