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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 815.14 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 815.14 and 389.18 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 815.14 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/815.14 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 815.14 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 317,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,236.19/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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