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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.89, 751.95 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.89, 751.95 and 312 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.89 : 751.95 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.89/751.95 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.89x = 751.95 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.89x = 234,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,608.40/544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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