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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 818.70 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 818.70 and 363.56 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 818.70 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/818.70 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 818.70 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 297,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,646.57/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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