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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 819.01 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 819.01 and 272.04 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 819.01 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/819.01 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 819.01 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 222,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,803.48/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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