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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 818.40 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 818.40 and 364 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 818.40 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/818.40 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 818.40 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 297,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,897.60/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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