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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 819.19 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 819.19 and 384.13 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 819.19 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/819.19 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 819.19 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 314,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,675.45/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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