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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.69, 820.50 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.69, 820.50 and 272.70 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.69 : 820.50 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.69/820.50 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.69x = 820.50 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.69x = 223,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,750.35/546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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