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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.38, 816.64 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.38, 816.64 and 371.64 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.38 : 816.64 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.38/816.64 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.38x = 816.64 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.38x = 303,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,496.09/545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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