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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 819.90 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 819.90 and 340.88 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 819.90 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/819.90 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 819.90 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 279,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,483.41/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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