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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 816.72 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 816.72 and 359.88 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 816.72 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/816.72 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 816.72 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 293,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,921.19/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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