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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 751.54 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 751.54 and 311.72 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 751.54 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/751.54 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 751.54 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 234,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,270.05/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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