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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 815.80 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 815.80 and 325.37 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 815.80 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/815.80 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 815.80 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 265,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,432.77/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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