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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 815.54 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 815.54 and 235.87 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 815.54 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/815.54 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 815.54 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 192,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,358.20/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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