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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 816.89 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 816.89 and 328.52 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 816.89 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/816.89 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 816.89 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 268,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,365.10/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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