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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.05, 818.54 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.05, 818.54 and 361.09 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.05 : 818.54 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.05/818.54 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.05x = 818.54 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.05x = 295,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,560.71/546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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