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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 819.12 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 819.12 and 362.72 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 819.12 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/819.12 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 819.12 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 297,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,111.21/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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