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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.75, 751.57 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.75, 751.57 and 308.67 is: 425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.75 : 751.57 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.75/751.57 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.75x = 751.57 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.75x = 231,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,986.34/544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.86

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