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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 819.66 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 819.66 and 331.34 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 819.66 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/819.66 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 819.66 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 271,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,586.14/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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