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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.45, 818.59 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.45, 818.59 and 257.09 is: 385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.45 : 818.59 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.45/818.59 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.45x = 818.59 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.45x = 210,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,452.71/545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.83

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