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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.24 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.24 and 362.64 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.24 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.24 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.24 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 296,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,001.27/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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