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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 819.60 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 819.60 and 257.62 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 819.60 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/819.60 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 819.60 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 211,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,145.35/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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