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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.07, 818.30 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.07, 818.30 and 253.66 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.07 : 818.30 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.07/818.30 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.07x = 818.30 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.07x = 207,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,569.98/546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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