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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 819.18 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 819.18 and 340.74 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 819.18 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/819.18 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 819.18 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 279,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,127.39/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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