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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 816.78 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 816.78 and 328.04 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 816.78 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/816.78 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 816.78 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 267,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,936.51/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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