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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 816.18 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 816.18 and 407.33 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 816.18 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/816.18 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 816.18 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 332,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,452.05/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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