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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 751.26 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 751.26 and 295.72 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 751.26 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/751.26 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 751.26 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 222,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,162.07/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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