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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 817.23 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 817.23 and 236.43 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 817.23 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/817.23 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 817.23 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 193,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,217.69/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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