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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.25, 816.12 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.25, 816.12 and 235.91 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.25 : 816.12 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.25/816.12 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.25x = 816.12 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.25x = 192,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,530.87/544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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