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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 820.37 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 820.37 and 258.55 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 820.37 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/820.37 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 820.37 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 212,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,106.66/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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