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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 816.40 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 816.40 and 255.64 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 816.40 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/816.40 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 816.40 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 208,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,704.50/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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