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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 818.32 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 818.32 and 360.16 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 818.32 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/818.32 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 818.32 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 294,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,727.28/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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