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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 818.43 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 818.43 and 237.84 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 818.43 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/818.43 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 818.43 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 194,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,655.39/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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