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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.24, 816.13 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.24, 816.13 and 255.47 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.24 : 816.13 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.24/816.13 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.24x = 816.13 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.24x = 208,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,498.13/544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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