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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 817.56 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 817.56 and 215.91 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 817.56 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/817.56 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 817.56 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 176,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,519.38/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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