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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.25, 814.56 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.25, 814.56 and 381.44 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.25 : 814.56 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.25/814.56 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.25x = 814.56 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.25x = 310,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,706.37/544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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