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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 818.24 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 818.24 and 329.28 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 818.24 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/818.24 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 818.24 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 269,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,430.07/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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