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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.83, 817.94 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.83, 817.94 and 271.54 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.83 : 817.94 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.83/817.94 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.83x = 817.94 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.83x = 222,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,103.60/545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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