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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 818.19 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 818.19 and 350.87 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 818.19 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/818.19 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 818.19 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 287,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,074.23/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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