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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 816.52 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 816.52 and 361.68 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 816.52 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/816.52 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 816.52 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 295,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,318.95/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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