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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 817.92 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 817.92 and 339.24 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 817.92 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/817.92 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 817.92 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 277,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,471.18/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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