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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 751.78 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 751.78 and 311.82 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 751.78 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/751.78 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 751.78 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 234,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,420.04/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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