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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 817.67 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 817.67 and 237.08 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 817.67 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/817.67 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 817.67 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 193,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,853.20/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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