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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 819.28 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 819.28 and 392.28 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 819.28 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/819.28 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 819.28 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 321,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,390.66/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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