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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.70 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.70 and 371.02 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.70 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.70 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.70 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 303,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,012.03/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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