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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 751.41 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 751.41 and 308.49 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 751.41 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/751.41 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 751.41 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 231,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,802.47/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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