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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.63, 818.04 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.63, 818.04 and 237.33 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.63 : 818.04 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.63/818.04 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.63x = 818.04 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.63x = 194,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,141.34/545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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