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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.76 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.76 and 219.88 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.76 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.76 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.76 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 179,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,587.42/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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