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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 816.30 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 816.30 and 381.96 is: 572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 816.30 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/816.30 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 816.30 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 311,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,793.95/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.27

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