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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.77, 816.53 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.77, 816.53 and 339.39 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.77 : 816.53 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.77/816.53 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.77x = 816.53 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.77x = 277,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,120.42/544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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