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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 817.80 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 817.80 and 350.90 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 817.80 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/817.80 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 817.80 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 286,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,966.02/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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