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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 817.92 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 817.92 and 256.56 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 817.92 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/817.92 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 817.92 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 209,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,845.56/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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