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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.93, 815.76 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.93, 815.76 and 382.52 is: 572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.93 : 815.76 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.93/815.76 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.93x = 815.76 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.93x = 312,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,044.52/544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.63

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