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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.78, 817.53 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.78, 817.53 and 256.24 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.78 : 817.53 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.78/817.53 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.78x = 817.53 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.78x = 209,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,485.39/544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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