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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.37, 816.78 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.37, 816.78 and 349.47 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.37 : 816.78 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.37/816.78 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.37x = 816.78 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.37x = 285,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,440.11/544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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