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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 818.61 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 818.61 and 351.14 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 818.61 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/818.61 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 818.61 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 287,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,441.31/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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