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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 815.36 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 815.36 and 370.50 is: 554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 815.36 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/815.36 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 815.36 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 302,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,089.03/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.83

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