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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 815.94 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 815.94 and 372.76 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 815.94 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/815.94 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 815.94 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 304,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,149.79/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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