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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 751.71 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 751.71 and 308.69 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 751.71 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/751.71 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 751.71 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 232,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,045.36/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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