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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 815.43 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 815.43 and 338.97 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 815.43 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/815.43 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 815.43 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 276,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,406.31/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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