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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 818.38 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 818.38 and 362.99 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 818.38 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/818.38 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 818.38 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 297,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,063.76/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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