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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 751.64 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 751.64 and 311.72 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 751.64 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/751.64 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 751.64 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 234,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,301.22/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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