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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 751.60 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 751.60 and 311.84 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 751.60 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/751.60 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 751.60 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 234,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,378.94/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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