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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 751.49 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 751.49 and 295.88 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 751.49 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/751.49 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 751.49 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 222,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,350.86/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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