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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 816.60 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 816.60 and 219.72 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 816.60 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/816.60 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 816.60 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 179,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,423.35/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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