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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 817 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 817 and 362.02 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 817 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/817 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 817 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 295,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,770.34/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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