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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 816.32 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 816.32 and 328.16 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 816.32 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/816.32 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 816.32 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 267,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,877.85/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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