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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 818.22 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 818.22 and 353.32 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 818.22 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/818.22 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 818.22 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 289,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,093.49/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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