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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 816.87 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 816.87 and 219.76 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 816.87 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/816.87 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 816.87 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 179,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,515.35/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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