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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 751.43 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 751.43 and 295.83 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 751.43 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/751.43 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 751.43 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 222,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,295.54/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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