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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 819.99 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 819.99 and 254.27 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 819.99 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/819.99 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 819.99 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 208,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,500.91/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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