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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 817.89 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 817.89 and 253.77 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 817.89 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/817.89 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 817.89 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 207,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,555.95/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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