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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 818.51 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 818.51 and 363.90 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 818.51 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/818.51 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 818.51 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 297,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,853.97/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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