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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 816.52 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 816.52 and 349.14 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 816.52 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/816.52 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 816.52 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 285,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,079.79/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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