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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 751.25 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 751.25 and 295.71 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 751.25 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/751.25 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 751.25 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 222,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,154.29/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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