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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 817.91 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 817.91 and 363.21 is: 545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 817.91 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/817.91 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 817.91 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 297,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,073.09/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.44

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