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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 821.14 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 821.14 and 342.74 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 821.14 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/821.14 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 821.14 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 281,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,437.52/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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