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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 751.91 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 751.91 and 311.94 is: 430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 751.91 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/751.91 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 751.91 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 234,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,550.81/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.51

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