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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.36, 751.30 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.36, 751.30 and 311.56 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.36 : 751.30 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.36/751.30 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.36x = 751.30 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.36x = 234,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,075.03/544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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