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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 751.73 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 751.73 and 308.68 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 751.73 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/751.73 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 751.73 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 232,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,044.02/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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