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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 817.63 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 817.63 and 256.47 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 817.63 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/817.63 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 817.63 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 209,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697.57/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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