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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 815.26 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 815.26 and 297.12 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 815.26 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/815.26 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 815.26 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 242,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,232.35/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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