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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.13, 816.47 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.13, 816.47 and 251.63 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.13 : 816.47 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.13/816.47 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.13x = 816.47 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.13x = 205,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,443.01/544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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