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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 814.92 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 814.92 and 361.05 is: 540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 814.92 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/814.92 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 814.92 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 294,226.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,226.87/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.66

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