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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 751.96 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 751.96 and 320.94 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 751.96 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/751.96 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 751.96 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 241,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,334.04/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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