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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.59, 820.14 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.59, 820.14 and 351.65 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.59 : 820.14 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.59/820.14 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.59x = 820.14 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.59x = 288,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,398.13/546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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