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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 817.91 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 817.91 and 329.07 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 817.91 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/817.91 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 817.91 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 269,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,148.00/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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