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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 819.62 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 819.62 and 253.92 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 819.62 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/819.62 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 819.62 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 208,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,117.91/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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