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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 819.06 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 819.06 and 258.04 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 819.06 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/819.06 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 819.06 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 211,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,350.24/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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