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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 815.73 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 815.73 and 370.75 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 815.73 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/815.73 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 815.73 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 302,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,431.90/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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