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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 817.04 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 817.04 and 352.46 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 817.04 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/817.04 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 817.04 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 287,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,973.92/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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