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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 821.16 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 821.16 and 373.08 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 821.16 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/821.16 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 821.16 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 306,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,358.37/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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