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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 816.14 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 816.14 and 349.49 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 816.14 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/816.14 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 816.14 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 285,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,231.60/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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