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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 751.84 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 751.84 and 311.90 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 751.84 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/751.84 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 751.84 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 234,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,498.90/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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