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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 816.54 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 816.54 and 255.76 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 816.54 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/816.54 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 816.54 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 208,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,838.27/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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