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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.31, 819.80 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.31, 819.80 and 272.39 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.31 : 819.80 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.31/819.80 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.31x = 819.80 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.31x = 223,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,303.96/546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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