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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 818.43 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 818.43 and 373.19 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 818.43 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/818.43 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 818.43 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 305,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,425.80/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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