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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 817.16 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 817.16 and 236.59 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 817.16 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/817.16 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 817.16 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 193,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,328.66/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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