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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 817.08 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 817.08 and 236.33 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 817.08 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/817.08 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 817.08 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 193,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,100.52/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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