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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 814.86 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 814.86 and 397.52 is: 595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 814.86 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/814.86 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 814.86 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 323,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,923.15/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.08

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