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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.25, 814.85 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.25, 814.85 and 370.70 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.25 : 814.85 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.25/814.85 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.25x = 814.85 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.25x = 302,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,066.47/544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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