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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.99, 817.94 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.99, 817.94 and 237.07 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.99 : 817.94 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.99/817.94 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.99x = 817.94 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.99x = 193,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,909.04/544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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