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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 817.49 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 817.49 and 236.68 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 817.49 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/817.49 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 817.49 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 193,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,482.08/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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