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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 818.23 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 818.23 and 389.34 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 818.23 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/818.23 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 818.23 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 318,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,568.69/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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