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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 816.76 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 816.76 and 215.68 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 816.76 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/816.76 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 816.76 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 176,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,158.80/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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