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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 818.85 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 818.85 and 363.78 is: 545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 818.85 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/818.85 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 818.85 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 297,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,881.25/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.27

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