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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.63, 751.59 and 295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.63, 751.59 and 295.95 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.63 : 751.59 = 295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.63/751.59 = 295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.63x = 751.59 × 295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.63x = 222,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,433.06/544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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