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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 815.76 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 815.76 and 283.98 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 815.76 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/815.76 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 815.76 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 231,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,659.52/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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