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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 817.17 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 817.17 and 349.58 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 817.17 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/817.17 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 817.17 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 285,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,668.99/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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