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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 816.63 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 816.63 and 362.49 is: 542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 816.63 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/816.63 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 816.63 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 296,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,020.21/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.70

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