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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 751.57 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 751.57 and 308.59 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 751.57 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/751.57 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 751.57 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 231,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,924.34/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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