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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 818.50 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 818.50 and 363.02 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 818.50 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/818.50 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 818.50 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 297,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,131.87/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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