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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 751.70 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 751.70 and 308.68 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 751.70 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/751.70 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 751.70 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 232,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,034.76/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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