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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 815.88 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 815.88 and 328.08 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 815.88 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/815.88 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 815.88 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 267,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,673.91/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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