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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 751.66 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 751.66 and 311.82 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 751.66 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/751.66 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 751.66 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 234,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,382.62/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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