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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 816.66 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 816.66 and 359.58 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 816.66 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/816.66 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 816.66 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 293,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,654.60/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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