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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.97, 752.10 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.97, 752.10 and 308.96 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.97 : 752.10 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.97/752.10 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.97x = 752.10 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.97x = 232,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,368.82/544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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