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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 817.17 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 817.17 and 362.55 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 817.17 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/817.17 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 817.17 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 296,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,264.98/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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