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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 818.10 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 818.10 and 340.20 is: 509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 818.10 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/818.10 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 818.10 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 278,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,317.62/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.63

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