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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 816.48 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 816.48 and 361.56 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 816.48 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/816.48 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 816.48 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 295,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,206.51/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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