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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 819.62 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 819.62 and 257.88 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 819.62 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/819.62 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 819.62 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 211,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,363.61/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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