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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.08 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.08 and 236.01 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.08 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.08 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.08 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 192,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,603.04/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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