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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 819.98 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 819.98 and 238.53 is: 357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 819.98 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/819.98 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 819.98 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 195,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,588.64/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.73

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