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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 814.32 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 814.32 and 399.52 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 814.32 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/814.32 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 814.32 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 325,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,337.13/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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