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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 751.56 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 751.56 and 295.93 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 751.56 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/751.56 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 751.56 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 222,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,409.15/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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