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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 751.47 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 751.47 and 311.66 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 751.47 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/751.47 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 751.47 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 234,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,203.14/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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