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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 816.78 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 816.78 and 236.66 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 816.78 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/816.78 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 816.78 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 193,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,299.15/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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