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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 820.11 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 820.11 and 204.50 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 820.11 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/820.11 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 820.11 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 167,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,712.50/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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