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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 817.66 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 817.66 and 257 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 817.66 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/817.66 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 817.66 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 210,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,138.62/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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