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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.29, 818.19 and 329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.29, 818.19 and 329.39 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.29 : 818.19 = 329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.29/818.19 = 329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.29x = 818.19 × 329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.29x = 269,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,503.60/546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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