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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 820.44 and 354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 820.44 and 354.80 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 820.44 = 354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/820.44 = 354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 820.44 × 354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 291,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,092.11/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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