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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 751.59 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 751.59 and 295.96 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 751.59 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/751.59 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 751.59 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 222,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,440.58/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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