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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.47, 817.99 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.47, 817.99 and 237.27 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.47 : 817.99 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.47/817.99 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.47x = 817.99 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.47x = 194,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,084.49/545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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