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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 818.04 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 818.04 and 237.27 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 818.04 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/818.04 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 818.04 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 194,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,096.35/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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