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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 818.55 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 818.55 and 392.10 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 818.55 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/818.55 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 818.55 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 320,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,953.46/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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