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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 819.12 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 819.12 and 237.90 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 819.12 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/819.12 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 819.12 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 194,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,872.61/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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