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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 817.45 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 817.45 and 351.11 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 817.45 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/817.45 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 817.45 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 287,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,014.87/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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