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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 818.66 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 818.66 and 253.28 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 818.66 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/818.66 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 818.66 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 207,344.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,344.85/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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