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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.43, 819.78 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.43, 819.78 and 238.34 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.43 : 819.78 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.43/819.78 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.43x = 819.78 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.43x = 195,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,386.37/546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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