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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 817.74 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 817.74 and 362.76 is: 543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 817.74 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/817.74 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 817.74 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 296,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,643.36/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.38

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