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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 818.40 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 818.40 and 340.64 is: 510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 818.40 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/818.40 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 818.40 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 278,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,779.78/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.55

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