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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.89, 819.18 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.89, 819.18 and 351.02 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.89 : 819.18 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.89/819.18 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.89x = 819.18 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.89x = 287,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,545.46/545.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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