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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.25, 819.68 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.25, 819.68 and 505.16 is: 759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.25 : 819.68 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.25/819.68 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.25x = 819.68 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.25x = 414,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,062.92/545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.40

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