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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 752.05 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 752.05 and 308.92 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 752.05 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/752.05 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 752.05 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 232,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,321.74/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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