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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 818.08 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 818.08 and 271.62 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 818.08 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/818.08 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 818.08 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 222,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,206.89/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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