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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 815.63 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 815.63 and 251.39 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 815.63 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/815.63 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 815.63 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 205,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,042.01/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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