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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 816.18 and 339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 816.18 and 339.47 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 816.18 = 339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/816.18 = 339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 816.18 × 339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 277,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,068.62/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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