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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.40 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.40 and 257.28 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.40 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.40 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.40 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 210,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,557.95/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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