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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 818.70 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 818.70 and 363.10 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 818.70 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/818.70 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 818.70 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 297,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,269.97/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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