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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 817.35 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 817.35 and 360.31 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 817.35 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/817.35 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 817.35 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 294,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,501.42/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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