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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 751.61 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 751.61 and 295.97 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 751.61 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/751.61 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 751.61 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 222,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,450.25/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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