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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 819.33 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 819.33 and 272.13 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 819.33 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/819.33 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 819.33 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 222,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,964.27/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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