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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 751.35 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 751.35 and 295.77 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 751.35 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/751.35 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 751.35 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 222,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,226.79/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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