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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.46, 819.63 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.46, 819.63 and 364.49 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.46 : 819.63 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.46/819.63 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.46x = 819.63 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.46x = 298,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,742.84/547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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