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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.69, 751.68 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.69, 751.68 and 296.01 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.69 : 751.68 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.69/751.68 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.69x = 751.68 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.69x = 222,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,504.80/544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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