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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 818.28 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 818.28 and 364.02 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 818.28 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/818.28 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 818.28 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 297,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,870.29/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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