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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.93, 816.95 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.93, 816.95 and 252.61 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.93 : 816.95 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.93/816.95 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.93x = 816.95 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.93x = 206,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,368.33/544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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