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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 820.85 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 820.85 and 258.59 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 820.85 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/820.85 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 820.85 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 212,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,264.36/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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