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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.35, 816.66 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.35, 816.66 and 329.34 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.35 : 816.66 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.35/816.66 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.35x = 816.66 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.35x = 268,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,958.80/544.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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