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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.38, 818.67 and 257.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.38, 818.67 and 257.42 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.38 : 818.67 = 257.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.38/818.67 = 257.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.38x = 818.67 × 257.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.38x = 210,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,742.03/545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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