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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816.64 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 816.64 and 255.46 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 816.64 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/816.64 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 816.64 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 208,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,618.85/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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