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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.75 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.75 and 363.07 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.75 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.75 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.75 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 296,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,537.42/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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