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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 817.65 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 817.65 and 339.36 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 817.65 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/817.65 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 817.65 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 277,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,477.70/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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