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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.58, 817.17 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.58, 817.17 and 236.44 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.58 : 817.17 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.58/817.17 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.58x = 817.17 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.58x = 193,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,208.54/544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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