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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.89, 817.74 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.89, 817.74 and 362.64 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.89 : 817.74 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.89/817.74 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.89x = 817.74 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.89x = 296,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,545.23/544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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