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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 819.36 and 217.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 819.36 and 217.00 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 819.36 = 217.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/819.36 = 217.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 819.36 × 217.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 177,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,797.02/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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