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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 820.01 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 820.01 and 351.42 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 820.01 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/820.01 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 820.01 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 288,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,167.91/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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