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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 819.34 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 819.34 and 372.95 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 819.34 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/819.34 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 819.34 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 305,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,572.85/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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