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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 817.52 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 817.52 and 270.99 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 817.52 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/817.52 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 817.52 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 221,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,539.74/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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