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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 816.44 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 816.44 and 349.68 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 816.44 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/816.44 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 816.44 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 285,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,487.41/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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