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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 816.91 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 816.91 and 360.24 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 816.91 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/816.91 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 816.91 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 294,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,286.32/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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