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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 819.99 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 819.99 and 258.30 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 819.99 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/819.99 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 819.99 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 211,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,803.42/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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