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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.63, 817.43 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.63, 817.43 and 373.75 is: 560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.63 : 817.43 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.63/817.43 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.63x = 817.43 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.63x = 305,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,514.46/544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.96

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