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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 817.27 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 817.27 and 380.59 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 817.27 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/817.27 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 817.27 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 311,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,048.53/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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