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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 815.51 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 815.51 and 337.73 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 815.51 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/815.51 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 815.51 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 275,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,422.19/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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