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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 818.12 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 818.12 and 256.78 is: 385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 818.12 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/818.12 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 818.12 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 210,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,076.85/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.36

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