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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.63, 818.71 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.63, 818.71 and 271.65 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.63 : 818.71 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.63/818.71 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.63x = 818.71 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.63x = 222,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,401.89/545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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