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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 751.52 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 751.52 and 308.61 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 751.52 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/751.52 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 751.52 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 231,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,929.47/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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