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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.75, 817.13 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.75, 817.13 and 202.75 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.75 : 817.13 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.75/817.13 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.75x = 817.13 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.75x = 165,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,673.11/544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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