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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 818.66 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 818.66 and 329.96 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 818.66 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/818.66 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 818.66 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 270,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,125.05/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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