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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 752.03 and 296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 752.03 and 296.27 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 752.03 = 296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/752.03 = 296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 752.03 × 296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 222,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,802.45/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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