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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 817.49 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 817.49 and 256.23 is: 384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 817.49 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/817.49 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 817.49 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 209,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,466.10/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.49

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