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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 816.06 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 816.06 and 327.44 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 816.06 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/816.06 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 816.06 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 267,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,210.69/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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