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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 818.61 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 818.61 and 350.66 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 818.61 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/818.61 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 818.61 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 287,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,054.51/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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