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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 817.39 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 817.39 and 372.13 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 817.39 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/817.39 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 817.39 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 304,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,175.34/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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