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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 816.80 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 816.80 and 361.60 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 816.80 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/816.80 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 816.80 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 295,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,354.88/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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