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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.58, 751.52 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.58, 751.52 and 295.90 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.58 : 751.52 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.58/751.52 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.58x = 751.52 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.58x = 222,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,376.69/544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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