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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 751.92 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 751.92 and 312.08 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 751.92 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/751.92 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 751.92 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 234,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,659.19/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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