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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 751.67 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 751.67 and 308.74 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 751.67 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/751.67 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 751.67 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 232,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,069.05/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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