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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.71, 820.60 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.71, 820.60 and 373.64 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.71 : 820.60 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.71/820.60 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.71x = 820.60 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.71x = 306,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,603.95/546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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