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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 817.90 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 817.90 and 256.58 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 817.90 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/817.90 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 817.90 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 209,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,856.78/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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