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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 816.67 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 816.67 and 349.52 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 816.67 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/816.67 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 816.67 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 285,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,439.83/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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