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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 817.39 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 817.39 and 236.93 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 817.39 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/817.39 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 817.39 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 193,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,660.42/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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