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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 818.67 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 818.67 and 372.09 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 818.67 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/818.67 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 818.67 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 304,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,618.92/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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