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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 818.38 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 818.38 and 256.80 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 818.38 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/818.38 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 818.38 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 210,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,161.93/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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