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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 819.67 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 819.67 and 253.92 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 819.67 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/819.67 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 819.67 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 208,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,130.61/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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