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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 751.70 and 311.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 751.70 and 311.75 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 751.70 = 311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/751.70 = 311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 751.70 × 311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 234,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,342.48/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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