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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 817.08 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 817.08 and 352.50 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 817.08 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/817.08 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 817.08 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 288,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,020.70/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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