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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 751.94 and 308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 751.94 and 308.87 is: 426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 751.94 = 308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/751.94 = 308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 751.94 × 308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 232,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,247.95/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.21

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