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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 818.76 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 818.76 and 237.47 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 818.76 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/818.76 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 818.76 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 194,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,429.91/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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