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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 819.48 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 819.48 and 253.53 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 819.48 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/819.48 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 819.48 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 207,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,763.72/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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