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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 818.94 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 818.94 and 267.76 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 818.94 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/818.94 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 818.94 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 219,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,279.37/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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