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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 816.92 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 816.92 and 383.02 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 816.92 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/816.92 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 816.92 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 312,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,896.70/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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