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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 817.76 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 817.76 and 363.08 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 817.76 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/817.76 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 817.76 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 296,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,912.30/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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