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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.68 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.68 and 271.57 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.68 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.68 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.68 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 222,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,328.93/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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