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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 814.14 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 814.14 and 335.13 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 814.14 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/814.14 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 814.14 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 272,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,842.74/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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