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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.45, 816.80 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.45, 816.80 and 362.30 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.45 : 816.80 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.45/816.80 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.45x = 816.80 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.45x = 295,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,924.83/545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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