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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 816.71 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 816.71 and 219.66 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 816.71 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/816.71 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 816.71 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 179,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,397.42/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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