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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 818.03 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 818.03 and 363.41 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 818.03 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/818.03 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 818.03 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 297,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,274.38/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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