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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 817.49 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 817.49 and 236.77 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 817.49 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/817.49 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 817.49 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 193,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,555.66/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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