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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.80, 751.91 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.80, 751.91 and 308.75 is: 426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.80 : 751.91 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.80/751.91 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.80x = 751.91 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.80x = 232,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,146.91/544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.11

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