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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 819.86 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 819.86 and 269.02 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 819.86 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/819.86 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 819.86 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 220,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,554.64/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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