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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 817.16 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 817.16 and 338.16 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 817.16 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/817.16 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 817.16 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 276,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,330.83/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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