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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 815.52 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 815.52 and 361.52 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 815.52 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/815.52 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 815.52 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 294,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,826.79/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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