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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 817.59 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 817.59 and 256.32 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 817.59 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/817.59 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 817.59 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 209,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,564.67/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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