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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 751.96 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 751.96 and 312 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 751.96 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/751.96 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 751.96 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 234,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,611.52/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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