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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 817.17 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 817.17 and 220.13 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 817.17 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/817.17 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 817.17 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 179,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,883.63/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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