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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.43, 816.84 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.43, 816.84 and 339.64 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.43 : 816.84 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.43/816.84 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.43x = 816.84 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.43x = 277,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,431.54/545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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