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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.34, 818.96 and 253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.34, 818.96 and 253.93 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.34 : 818.96 = 253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.34/818.96 = 253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.34x = 818.96 × 253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.34x = 207,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,955.05/546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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