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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 819.82 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 819.82 and 371.98 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 819.82 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/819.82 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 819.82 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 304,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,951.95/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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