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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 817.67 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 817.67 and 390.87 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 817.67 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/817.67 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 817.67 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 319,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,602.67/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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