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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 820.70 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 820.70 and 376.68 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 820.70 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/820.70 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 820.70 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 309,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,141.28/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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