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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 816.60 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 816.60 and 370.90 is: 556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 816.60 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/816.60 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 816.60 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 302,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,876.94/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.06

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