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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 818.72 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 818.72 and 271.75 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 818.72 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/818.72 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 818.72 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 222,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,487.16/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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