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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 816.60 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 816.60 and 339.20 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 816.60 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/816.60 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 816.60 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 276,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,990.72/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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