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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 815.51 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 815.51 and 251.54 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 815.51 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/815.51 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 815.51 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 205,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,128.05/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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