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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 818.64 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 818.64 and 237.74 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 818.64 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/818.64 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 818.64 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 194,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619.38/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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