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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 815.90 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 815.90 and 351.70 is: 526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 815.90 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/815.90 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 815.90 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 286,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,946.19/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.84

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