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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 751.85 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 751.85 and 296.15 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 751.85 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/751.85 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 751.85 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 222,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,656.25/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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