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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.98, 818.82 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.98, 818.82 and 390.62 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.98 : 818.82 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.98/818.82 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.98x = 818.82 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.98x = 319,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,847.47/545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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