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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 816.49 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 816.49 and 352.27 is: 527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 816.49 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/816.49 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 816.49 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 287,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,624.93/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.70

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