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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 819.78 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 819.78 and 365.02 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 819.78 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/819.78 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 819.78 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 299,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,236.10/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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