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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.82, 819.18 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.82, 819.18 and 265 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.82 : 819.18 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.82/819.18 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.82x = 819.18 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.82x = 217,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,082.70/546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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