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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 818.84 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 818.84 and 380.84 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 818.84 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/818.84 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 818.84 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 311,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,843.88/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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