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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 818.04 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 818.04 and 363.12 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 818.04 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/818.04 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 818.04 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 297,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,046.68/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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