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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 814.93 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 814.93 and 361.04 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 814.93 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/814.93 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 814.93 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 294,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,217.35/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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