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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.83, 815.74 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.83, 815.74 and 380.46 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.83 : 815.74 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.83/815.74 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.83x = 815.74 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.83x = 310,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,356.71/544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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