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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 819.42 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 819.42 and 365.31 is: 547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 819.42 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/819.42 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 819.42 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 299,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,340.95/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.49

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