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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.41, 818.12 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.41, 818.12 and 257.05 is: 385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.41 : 818.12 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.41/818.12 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.41x = 818.12 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.41x = 210,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,297.75/545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.58

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