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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 817.61 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 817.61 and 372 is: 557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 817.61 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/817.61 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 817.61 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 304,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,149.06/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.08

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