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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.90, 751.93 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.90, 751.93 and 312.02 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.90 : 751.93 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.90/751.93 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.90x = 751.93 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.90x = 234,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,617.20/544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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