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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 819.50 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 819.50 and 363.62 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 819.50 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/819.50 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 819.50 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 297,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,986.82/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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