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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 816.13 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 816.13 and 251.40 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 816.13 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/816.13 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 816.13 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 205,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,175.08/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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