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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 819.02 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 819.02 and 253.35 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 819.02 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/819.02 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 819.02 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 207,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,497.45/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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