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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.59, 819.03 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.59, 819.03 and 272.27 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.59 : 819.03 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.59/819.03 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.59x = 819.03 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.59x = 222,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,997.30/546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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