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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 751.93 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 751.93 and 296.21 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 751.93 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/751.93 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 751.93 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 222,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,727.76/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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