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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 751.53 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 751.53 and 308.60 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 751.53 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/751.53 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 751.53 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 231,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,918.40/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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