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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 751.51 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 751.51 and 295.89 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 751.51 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/751.51 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 751.51 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 222,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,362.81/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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