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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.64 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.64 and 272.19 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.64 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.64 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.64 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 222,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,825.62/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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