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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 820.23 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 820.23 and 373.55 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 820.23 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/820.23 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 820.23 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 306,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,398.97/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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