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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.71, 818.51 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.71, 818.51 and 363.74 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.71 : 818.51 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.71/818.51 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.71x = 818.51 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.71x = 297,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,718.92/546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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