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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 751.38 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 751.38 and 311.61 is: 430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 751.38 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/751.38 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 751.38 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 234,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,137.52/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.02

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