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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.71, 818.24 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.71, 818.24 and 340.83 is: 510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.71 : 818.24 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.71/818.24 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.71x = 818.24 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.71x = 278,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,879.04/546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.11

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