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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.77, 817.26 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.77, 817.26 and 349.97 is: 525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.77 : 817.26 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.77/817.26 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.77x = 817.26 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.77x = 286,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,011.08/544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.01

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