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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 817.02 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 817.02 and 256.04 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 817.02 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/817.02 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 817.02 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 209,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,189.80/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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