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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 817.08 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 817.08 and 339.33 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 817.08 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/817.08 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 817.08 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 277,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,259.76/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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