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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 815.65 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 815.65 and 361.33 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 815.65 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/815.65 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 815.65 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 294,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,718.81/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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