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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 816.42 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 816.42 and 361.44 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 816.42 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/816.42 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 816.42 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 295,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,086.84/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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