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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 821.73 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 821.73 and 355.56 is: 534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 821.73 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/821.73 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 821.73 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 292,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,174.32/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.41

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