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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 816.54 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 816.54 and 361.98 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 816.54 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/816.54 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 816.54 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 295,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,571.15/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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