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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 751.24 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 751.24 and 308.42 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 751.24 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/751.24 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 751.24 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 231,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,697.44/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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