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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 815.93 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 815.93 and 336.89 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 815.93 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/815.93 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 815.93 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 274,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,878.66/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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