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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 818.37 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 818.37 and 237.46 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 818.37 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/818.37 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 818.37 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 194,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,330.14/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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