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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.83, 819.15 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.83, 819.15 and 257.47 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.83 : 819.15 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.83/819.15 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.83x = 819.15 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.83x = 210,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,903.54/545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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