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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 751.73 and 296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 751.73 and 296.05 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 751.73 = 296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/751.73 = 296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 751.73 × 296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 222,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,548.93/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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