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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.36 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.36 and 300.03 is: 450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.36 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.36 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.36 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 244,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,932.49/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.03

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