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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.29, 819.65 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.29, 819.65 and 253.94 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.29 : 819.65 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.29/819.65 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.29x = 819.65 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.29x = 208,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,136.55/546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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