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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 815.73 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 815.73 and 374.22 is: 560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 815.73 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/815.73 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 815.73 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 305,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,262.48/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.01

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