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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 818.22 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 818.22 and 256.76 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 818.22 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/818.22 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 818.22 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 210,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,086.17/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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