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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.33, 816.69 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.33, 816.69 and 251.96 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.33 : 816.69 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.33/816.69 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.33x = 816.69 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.33x = 205,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,775.25/544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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