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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 819.62 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 819.62 and 257.78 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 819.62 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/819.62 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 819.62 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 211,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,281.64/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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