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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 817.23 and 371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 817.23 and 371.75 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 817.23 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/817.23 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 817.23 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 303,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,805.25/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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