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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 751.65 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 751.65 and 311.88 is: 430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 751.65 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/751.65 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 751.65 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 234,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,424.60/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.34

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