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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 816.09 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 816.09 and 399.34 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 816.09 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/816.09 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 816.09 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 325,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,897.38/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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