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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 816.96 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 816.96 and 255.68 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 816.96 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/816.96 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 816.96 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 208,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,880.33/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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