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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 815.76 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 815.76 and 371.76 is: 556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 815.76 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/815.76 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 815.76 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 303,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,266.94/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.53

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