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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 817.92 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 817.92 and 256.96 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 817.92 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/817.92 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 817.92 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 210,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,172.72/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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