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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.90, 820.36 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.90, 820.36 and 250.44 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.90 : 820.36 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.90/820.36 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.90x = 820.36 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.90x = 205,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,450.96/546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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