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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 819.62 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 819.62 and 272.46 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 819.62 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/819.62 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 819.62 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 223,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,316.40/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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