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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 818.83 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 818.83 and 253.48 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 818.83 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/818.83 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 818.83 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 207,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,554.35/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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