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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 814.95 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 814.95 and 338.49 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 814.95 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/814.95 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 814.95 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 275,852.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,852.43/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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