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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 816.45 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 816.45 and 255.50 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 816.45 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/816.45 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 816.45 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 208,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,602.98/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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