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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 815.16 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 815.16 and 358.58 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 815.16 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/815.16 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 815.16 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 292,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,300.07/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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