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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.54, 815.56 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.54, 815.56 and 327.64 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.54 : 815.56 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.54/815.56 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.54x = 815.56 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.54x = 267,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,210.08/544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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