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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.86, 818.29 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.86, 818.29 and 237.52 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.86 : 818.29 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.86/818.29 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.86x = 818.29 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.86x = 194,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,360.24/545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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