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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.27, 819.87 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.27, 819.87 and 363.88 is: 546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.27 : 819.87 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.27/819.87 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.27x = 819.87 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.27x = 298,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,334.30/546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.13

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