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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 816.42 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 816.42 and 399.48 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 816.42 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/816.42 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 816.42 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 326,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,143.46/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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