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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.97, 817.52 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.97, 817.52 and 198.47 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.97 : 817.52 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.97/817.52 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.97x = 817.52 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.97x = 162,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,253.19/544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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