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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.77, 818.84 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.77, 818.84 and 341.08 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.77 : 818.84 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.77/818.84 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.77x = 818.84 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.77x = 279,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,291.99/546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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