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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 751.52 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 751.52 and 311.70 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 751.52 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/751.52 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 751.52 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 234,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,248.78/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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