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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.78, 818.87 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.78, 818.87 and 253.42 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.78 : 818.87 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.78/818.87 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.78x = 818.87 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.78x = 207,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,518.04/545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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