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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.71, 820.07 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.71, 820.07 and 238.56 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.71 : 820.07 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.71/820.07 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.71x = 820.07 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.71x = 195,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,634.71/546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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