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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.93, 816.83 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.93, 816.83 and 215.74 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.93 : 816.83 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.93/816.83 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.93x = 816.83 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.93x = 176,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,222.90/544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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