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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.79, 818.82 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.79, 818.82 and 272.01 is: 408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.79 : 818.82 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.79/818.82 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.79x = 818.82 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.79x = 222,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,723.13/545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.08

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