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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.20, 817.80 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.20, 817.80 and 390.80 is: 586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.20 : 817.80 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.20/817.80 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.20x = 817.80 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.20x = 319,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,596.24/545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.20

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