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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 815.61 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 815.61 and 255 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 815.61 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/815.61 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 815.61 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 207,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,980.55/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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