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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 815.66 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 815.66 and 338.36 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 815.66 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/815.66 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 815.66 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 275,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,986.72/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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