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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 816.68 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 816.68 and 337.39 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 816.68 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/816.68 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 816.68 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 275,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,539.67/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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