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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 818.63 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 818.63 and 268.07 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 818.63 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/818.63 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 818.63 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 219,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,445.72/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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