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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.78, 818.06 and 256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.78, 818.06 and 256.61 is: 384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.78 : 818.06 = 256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.78/818.06 = 256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.78x = 818.06 × 256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.78x = 209,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,917.00/545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.62

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