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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 751.57 and 295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 751.57 and 295.95 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 751.57 = 295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/751.57 = 295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 751.57 × 295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 222,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,427.14/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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