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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 819.76 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 819.76 and 392.24 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 819.76 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/819.76 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 819.76 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 321,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,542.66/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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