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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 817.79 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 817.79 and 257.55 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 817.79 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/817.79 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 817.79 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 210,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,620.53/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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