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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 816.27 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 816.27 and 255.70 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 816.27 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/816.27 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 816.27 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 208,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,720.24/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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