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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.50, 819.05 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.50, 819.05 and 351.42 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.50 : 819.05 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.50/819.05 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.50x = 819.05 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.50x = 287,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,828.79/546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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