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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 819.67 and 340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 819.67 and 340.99 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 819.67 = 340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/819.67 = 340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 819.67 × 340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 279,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,499.27/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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