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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.89, 817.34 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.89, 817.34 and 256.26 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.89 : 817.34 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.89/817.34 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.89x = 817.34 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.89x = 209,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,450.27/544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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