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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 818.72 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 818.72 and 364.40 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 818.72 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/818.72 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 818.72 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 298,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,341.57/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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