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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 816.62 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 816.62 and 362.16 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 816.62 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/816.62 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 816.62 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 295,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,745.29/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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