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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 817 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 817 and 256 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 817 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/817 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 817 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 209,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,152/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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