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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 751.54 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 751.54 and 308.53 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 751.54 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/751.54 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 751.54 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 231,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,872.64/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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