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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 816.24 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 816.24 and 349.11 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 816.24 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/816.24 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 816.24 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 284,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,957.55/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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