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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.48 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.48 and 327.63 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.48 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.48 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.48 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 267,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,503.34/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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