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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 818.93 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 818.93 and 380.97 is: 571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 818.93 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/818.93 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 818.93 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 311,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,987.76/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.44

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