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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.27, 819.64 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.27, 819.64 and 237.97 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.27 : 819.64 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.27/819.64 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.27x = 819.64 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.27x = 195,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,049.73/546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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