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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.77, 816.05 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.77, 816.05 and 336.26 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.77 : 816.05 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.77/816.05 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.77x = 816.05 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.77x = 274,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,399.21/544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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