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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 817.80 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 817.80 and 383.92 is: 574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 817.80 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/817.80 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 817.80 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 313,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,969.78/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.36

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