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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 817.92 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 817.92 and 382.74 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 817.92 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/817.92 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 817.92 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 313,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,050.70/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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