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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 819.03 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 819.03 and 272.01 is: 407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 819.03 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/819.03 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 819.03 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 222,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,784.35/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.47

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