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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 815.88 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 815.88 and 252.02 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 815.88 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/815.88 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 815.88 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 205,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,618.08/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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