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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 815.28 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 815.28 and 361.28 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 815.28 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/815.28 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 815.28 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 294,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,544.36/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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