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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 820.04 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 820.04 and 238.41 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 820.04 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/820.04 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 820.04 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 195,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,504.54/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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