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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.63, 751.58 and 295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.63, 751.58 and 295.95 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.63 : 751.58 = 295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.63/751.58 = 295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.63x = 751.58 × 295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.63x = 222,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,424.86/544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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