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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 751.24 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 751.24 and 311.64 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 751.24 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/751.24 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 751.24 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 234,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,116.43/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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