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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 751.86 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 751.86 and 296.14 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 751.86 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/751.86 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 751.86 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 222,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,655.82/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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