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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 817.38 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 817.38 and 236.79 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 817.38 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/817.38 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 817.38 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 193,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,547.41/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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