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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.36, 814.70 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.36, 814.70 and 338.22 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.36 : 814.70 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.36/814.70 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.36x = 814.70 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.36x = 275,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,547.83/544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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