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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 816.48 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 816.48 and 255.84 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 816.48 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/816.48 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 816.48 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 208,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,888.24/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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