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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 820.05 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 820.05 and 375.50 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 820.05 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/820.05 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 820.05 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 307,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,928.78/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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