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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 751.41 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 751.41 and 311.67 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 751.41 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/751.41 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 751.41 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 234,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,191.95/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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