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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.66, 817.97 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.66, 817.97 and 350.11 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.66 : 817.97 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.66/817.97 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.66x = 817.97 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.66x = 286,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,379.48/545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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