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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 818.88 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 818.88 and 381.89 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 818.88 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/818.88 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 818.88 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 312,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,722.70/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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