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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.27, 817.51 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.27, 817.51 and 350.49 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.27 : 817.51 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.27/817.51 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.27x = 817.51 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.27x = 286,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,527.00/545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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