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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.62, 817.93 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.62, 817.93 and 350.68 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.62 : 817.93 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.62/817.93 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.62x = 817.93 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.62x = 286,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,831.69/545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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