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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 817.16 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 817.16 and 328.96 is: 492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 817.16 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/817.16 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 817.16 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 268,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,812.95/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.76

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