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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.20, 819.26 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.20, 819.26 and 272.20 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.20 : 819.26 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.20/819.26 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.20x = 819.26 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.20x = 223,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,002.57/546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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