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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 752.03 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 752.03 and 308.90 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 752.03 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/752.03 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 752.03 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 232,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,296.76/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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