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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 818.46 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 818.46 and 271.91 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 818.46 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/818.46 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 818.46 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 222,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,543.37/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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