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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 819.55 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 819.55 and 254.15 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 819.55 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/819.55 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 819.55 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 208,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,288.63/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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