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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 818.45 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 818.45 and 267.70 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 818.45 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/818.45 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 818.45 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 219,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,099.07/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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