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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 817.38 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 817.38 and 236.74 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 817.38 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/817.38 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 817.38 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 193,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,506.54/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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