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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 818.73 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 818.73 and 383.28 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 818.73 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/818.73 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 818.73 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 313,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,802.83/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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