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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.99, 752.26 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.99, 752.26 and 312.27 is: 431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.99 : 752.26 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.99/752.26 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.99x = 752.26 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.99x = 234,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,906.67/544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.03

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