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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.09, 816.27 and 255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.09, 816.27 and 255.19 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.09 : 816.27 = 255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.09/816.27 = 255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.09x = 816.27 × 255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.09x = 208,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,301.90/544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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