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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.75, 818.43 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.75, 818.43 and 237.59 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.75 : 818.43 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.75/818.43 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.75x = 818.43 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.75x = 194,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,450.78/545.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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