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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.58, 816.93 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.58, 816.93 and 236.42 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.58 : 816.93 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.58/816.93 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.58x = 816.93 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.58x = 193,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,134.51/544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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