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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.58, 820.17 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.58, 820.17 and 238.44 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.58 : 820.17 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.58/820.17 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.58x = 820.17 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.58x = 195,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,561.33/546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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