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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 817.34 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 817.34 and 350.78 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 817.34 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/817.34 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 817.34 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 286,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,707.26/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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