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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 815.57 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 815.57 and 235.83 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 815.57 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/815.57 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 815.57 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 192,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,334.69/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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