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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 818.91 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 818.91 and 253.43 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 818.91 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/818.91 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 818.91 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 207,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,535.34/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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