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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 751.33 and 308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 751.33 and 308.47 is: 425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 751.33 = 308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/751.33 = 308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 751.33 × 308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 231,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,764.36/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.60

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