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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 816.66 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 816.66 and 383.16 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 816.66 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/816.66 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 816.66 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 312,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,911.45/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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