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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 818.67 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 818.67 and 237.44 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 818.67 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/818.67 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 818.67 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 194,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,385.00/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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