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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 819 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 819 and 392.40 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 819 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/819 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 819 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 321,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,375.60/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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