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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 818.16 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 818.16 and 329.42 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 818.16 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/818.16 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 818.16 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 269,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,518.27/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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