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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 819.54 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 819.54 and 257.43 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 819.54 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/819.54 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 819.54 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 210,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,974.18/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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