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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.50, 818.84 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.50, 818.84 and 340.56 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.50 : 818.84 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.50/818.84 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.50x = 818.84 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.50x = 278,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,864.15/546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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