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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 816.94 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 816.94 and 271.10 is: 406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 816.94 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/816.94 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 816.94 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 221,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,468.70/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.12

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