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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 816.57 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 816.57 and 236.18 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 816.57 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/816.57 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 816.57 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 192,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,853.42/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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