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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 751.62 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 751.62 and 308.67 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 751.62 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/751.62 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 751.62 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 232,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,002.55/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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