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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 751.54 and 311.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 751.54 and 311.69 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 751.54 = 311.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/751.54 = 311.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 751.54 × 311.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 234,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,247.50/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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