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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 819.43 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 819.43 and 272.07 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 819.43 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/819.43 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 819.43 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 222,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,942.32/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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