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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.50 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.50 and 255.71 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.50 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.50 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.50 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 208,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,781.85/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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