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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.65, 819.34 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.65, 819.34 and 341.27 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.65 : 819.34 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.65/819.34 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.65x = 819.34 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.65x = 279,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,611.21/546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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