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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.77, 751.79 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.77, 751.79 and 296.10 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.77 : 751.79 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.77/751.79 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.77x = 751.79 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.77x = 222,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,605.02/544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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