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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 819.77 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 819.77 and 257.84 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 819.77 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/819.77 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 819.77 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 211,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,364.11/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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