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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.62 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.62 and 251.92 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.62 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.62 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.62 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 205,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,719.61/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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