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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 751.79 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 751.79 and 308.82 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 751.79 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/751.79 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 751.79 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 232,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,166.24/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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