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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 818.28 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 818.28 and 328.32 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 818.28 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/818.28 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 818.28 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 268,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,657.69/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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