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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.08, 817.92 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.08, 817.92 and 362.44 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.08 : 817.92 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.08/817.92 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.08x = 817.92 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.08x = 296,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,446.92/545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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