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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 816.75 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 816.75 and 219.72 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 816.75 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/816.75 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 816.75 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 179,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,456.31/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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