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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 816.65 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 816.65 and 370.91 is: 556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 816.65 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/816.65 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 816.65 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 302,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,897.71/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.04

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