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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 820.52 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 820.52 and 272.99 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 820.52 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/820.52 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 820.52 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 223,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,993.75/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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