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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 752.10 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 752.10 and 308.93 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 752.10 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/752.10 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 752.10 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 232,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,346.25/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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