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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 818.53 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 818.53 and 253.05 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 818.53 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/818.53 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 818.53 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 207,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,125.31/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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