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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 819.21 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 819.21 and 272.46 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 819.21 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/819.21 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 819.21 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 223,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,201.96/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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