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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 817.72 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 817.72 and 329.87 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 817.72 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/817.72 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 817.72 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 269,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,741.30/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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