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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 751.58 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 751.58 and 308.57 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 751.58 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/751.58 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 751.58 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 231,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,911.28/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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