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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 818.17 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 818.17 and 360.99 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 818.17 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/818.17 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 818.17 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 295,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,350.29/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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