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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.80, 751.76 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.80, 751.76 and 308.71 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.80 : 751.76 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.80/751.76 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.80x = 751.76 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.80x = 232,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,075.52/544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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