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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 817.68 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 817.68 and 264 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 817.68 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/817.68 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 817.68 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 215,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,867.52/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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