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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 816.63 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 816.63 and 219.92 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 816.63 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/816.63 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 816.63 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 179,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,589.19/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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