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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 817.74 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 817.74 and 350.04 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 817.74 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/817.74 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 817.74 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 286,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,241.71/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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