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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 817.22 and 252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 817.22 and 252.13 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 817.22 = 252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/817.22 = 252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 817.22 × 252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 206,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,045.68/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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