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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 818.18 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 818.18 and 339.99 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 818.18 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/818.18 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 818.18 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 278,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,171.32/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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