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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 817.16 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 817.16 and 349.92 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 817.16 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/817.16 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 817.16 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 285,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,938.88/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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