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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 820.92 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 820.92 and 341.24 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 820.92 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/820.92 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 820.92 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 280,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,130.74/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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