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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 819.71 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 819.71 and 257.85 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 819.71 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/819.71 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 819.71 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 211,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,360.93/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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