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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.78, 817.17 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.78, 817.17 and 220.06 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.78 : 817.17 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.78/817.17 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.78x = 817.17 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.78x = 179,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,826.43/544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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