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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 815.56 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 815.56 and 327.66 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 815.56 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/815.56 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 815.56 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 267,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,226.39/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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