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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 818.66 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 818.66 and 381.96 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 818.66 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/818.66 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 818.66 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 312,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,691.28/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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