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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 819.68 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 819.68 and 341.06 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 819.68 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/819.68 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 819.68 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 279,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,554.26/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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