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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 816.47 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 816.47 and 349.11 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 816.47 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/816.47 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 816.47 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 285,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,040.47/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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