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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 820.82 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 820.82 and 351.72 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 820.82 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/820.82 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 820.82 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 288,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,697.05/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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