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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.27, 816.28 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.27, 816.28 and 329.27 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.27 : 816.28 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.27/816.28 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.27x = 816.28 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.27x = 268,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,771.61/545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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