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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 819.40 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 819.40 and 361.20 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 819.40 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/819.40 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 819.40 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 295,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,963.18/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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