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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 751.64 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 751.64 and 295.98 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 751.64 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/751.64 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 751.64 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 222,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,471.15/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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