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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.13, 815.88 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.13, 815.88 and 235.88 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.13 : 815.88 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.13/815.88 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.13x = 815.88 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.13x = 192,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,449.77/544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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