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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.36, 816.54 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.36, 816.54 and 382.12 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.36 : 816.54 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.36/816.54 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.36x = 816.54 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.36x = 312,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,016.26/544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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