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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.81, 818.31 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.81, 818.31 and 351.03 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.81 : 818.31 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.81/818.31 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.81x = 818.31 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.81x = 287,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,251.36/545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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