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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 818.28 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 818.28 and 268.47 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 818.28 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/818.28 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 818.28 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 219,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,683.63/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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