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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 815.88 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 815.88 and 255.38 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 815.88 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/815.88 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 815.88 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 208,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359.43/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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