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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 816.80 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 816.80 and 390.75 is: 586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 816.80 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/816.80 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 816.80 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 319,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,162.65/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.13

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