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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 818.68 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 818.68 and 271.72 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 818.68 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/818.68 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 818.68 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 222,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,451.73/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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