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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 819.75 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 819.75 and 365.07 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 819.75 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/819.75 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 819.75 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 299,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,266.13/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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