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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 751.80 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 751.80 and 311.92 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 751.80 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/751.80 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 751.80 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 234,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,501.46/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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