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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 819.54 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 819.54 and 370.56 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 819.54 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/819.54 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 819.54 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 303,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,688.74/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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