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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 818.01 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 818.01 and 329.34 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 818.01 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/818.01 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 818.01 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 269,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,403.41/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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