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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.93, 751.83 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.93, 751.83 and 308.86 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.93 : 751.83 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.93/751.83 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.93x = 751.83 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.93x = 232,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,208.33/544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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