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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 818.25 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 818.25 and 256.78 is: 385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 818.25 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/818.25 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 818.25 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 210,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,110.24/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.34

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