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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 819.81 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 819.81 and 272.70 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 819.81 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/819.81 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 819.81 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 223,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,562.19/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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