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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 818.02 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 818.02 and 359.78 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 818.02 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/818.02 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 818.02 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 294,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,303.60/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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