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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 818.10 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 818.10 and 256.62 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 818.10 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/818.10 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 818.10 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 209,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,940.82/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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